Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?

Town of High River, Alberta has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Animal Bylaw.

Dogs & animal control — High River, Alberta

Town of High River has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-08.

Animal Bylaw adopted bylaw

licence required	True	s. 18(b)
leash rule	Dogs must not run at large (not under Physical Control/leash <= 3m off property), except Off-Leash Parks.	s. 3(qq); s. 3; s. 43; Schedule 'A'
fine range	$100 to $3000 per Schedule 'A'; double/triple for subsequent offences	Schedule 'A'; p. 17

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Regulates ownership, control, and licensing of animals (including dogs and cats) within the Town of High River.